“He who oppresseth the poor, blasphemeth his Maker; and he who is
gracious to the needy, honoureth him” (xiv. 31).
“He who is gracious to the poor, lendeth to the Lord, and he will
repay him his reward” (xix. 17).
“Do not rob the poor because he is poor; and do not crush the poor
in the gate, for the Lord will plead their cause, and will take the
soul of those who rob them” (xxii. 23).
“The Lord will pull down the house of the proud, and will establish
the border of the widow” (xv. 25).
“The rich and the poor meet; the Maker of them all is the Lord”
(xxii. 2).